Monthly Archives: October 2012

I didn’t know what to expect when I visited my mother today. From what Dad told me, she’d been very listless the last few days. When we got there, she was moaning quietly and unresponsive to our presence. Still, I … Continue reading →

Today I’m thankful for two good follow-up doctor visits. Both my radiation and medical oncologists were positive about my progress. I’m especially grateful to my radiation doc for listening to me as I shared about my mother. She never made … Continue reading →

Today I’m thankful for challenges. Certain things haven’t gone the way I expected, but that’s okay. After wallowing for a while I see that God is pushing me further out of my comfort zone. I’m not as young as I … Continue reading →

Year of thanks: day 302 — I’m thankful for another great service at church. Only one more Sunday and we will be in our new facility. It’s been a long time coming, and I’m very excited about it.  My greeting … Continue reading →

Today I’m thankful for cool temperatures (for Florida) and a walk on the beach. It isn’t often that the Atlantic is churned up along our coast, so it’s always a pleasure to see. That said, I’m praying for those who … Continue reading →

I can hardly believe there are only 66 days left until the end of the year. Today was a really special day. Rick and I drove to St. Mary’s, Georgia and spent several hour there–lunch, shopping (including a bit of … Continue reading →

Today I’m thankful for a morning of grocery shopping–yes, I love to shop for groceries–and for getting caught up on laundry. Can’t say I enjoy laundry as much as shopping, but it’s done. We had good friends over for dinner, … Continue reading →

Today I’m thankful for friends. The last couple of days have been very emotional for me, but the support from my friends has been amazing. What’s even more amazing is that I haven’t actually met many of the people I … Continue reading →

Year of thanks: day 297 — Today is one of those mixed bag days. I had an emotional visit with Mom. While Dad and I were picking her up to take to his place, I ran into her Hospice social … Continue reading →

Today I’m thankful for good news from a friend whose young son suffered some head trauma. I’m also thankful for a nice day with my hubby, and lookind forward to another day tomorrow. According to Dad, Mom was somewhat receptive … Continue reading →